✨Part 2: Describe something you did that made you feel proud.
You should say:
- what you did
- when you did it
- how difficult it was
- and explain why it made you feel proud
For an introvert like myself, standing in front of a large crowd and singing required a great deal of courage. Breaking out of my shell and performing to the best of my ability was something I took immense pride in.
During my middle school years, I was incredibly introverted, only speaking to my deskmate. When a talent competition was announced as a means of earning extracurricular points, I initially shied away from the opportunity due to my fear of being in the public eye. However, my only friend encouraged me to participate, explaining that my academic performance would suffer if I did not earn enough points for the excellent student title. After some hesitation, I tried standing in front of my class to build up confidence before taking the stage. On the day of the competition, I was so nervous that I couldn't eat breakfast and was shaking with jitters. My friend helped calm me down and pushed me onto the stage. Looking out at the sea of faces, I spotted my friend and focused on her, taking a deep breath and delivering a smooth performance. Although I didn’t win first prize, I earned enough points for being an excellent student.
Despite my natural lack of confidence, my friend helped me overcome my shyness and believe in myself, giving me the courage to perform. I felt pleased with myself for stepping out of my comfort zone and taking risks. At that moment, as I looked out at the cheering crowd, I couldn’t have been prouder of myself.
- Introvert: /ˈɪntrəvɜrt/ (n) - người hướng nội, người ít nói
- Courage: /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/ (n) - lòng can đảm, dũng khí
- Breaking out of my shell: (idiom) - thoát khỏi vỏ bọc, vượt qua sự e ngại, tình trạng kín đáo
- Took immense pride in: (idiom) - tự hào vô cùng về điều gì đó
- Extracurricular: /ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjʊlər/ (adj) - ngoại khóa, ngoại trú
- Shied away: (phrasal verb) - tránh né, lảng tránh
- Hesitation: /ˌhezɪˈteɪʃn/ (n) - sự do dự, sự lưỡng lự
- Jitters: /ˈdʒɪtərz/ (n) - sự lo lắng, sự run sợ
- Stepping out of my comfort zone: (idiom) - vượt ra khỏi vùng an toàn, thử sức với những thứ mới
PART 3
✨What qualities are needed to become successful?
There are many qualities that are essential for achieving success, but I'll focus on three: perseverance, resilience, and passion. To achieve success, one needs to be persistent and always keep pushing towards their goals, even when faced with challenges. Resilience is also important because setbacks and failures are inevitable, but the ability to recover and bounce back is what separates successful people from those who give up. Finally, having a strong passion for the work one does can provide the motivation needed to continue working towards achieving their goals.
- Perseverance: /ˌpɜːrsɪˈvɪərəns/ (n) - sự kiên trì, sự bền chí
- Resilience: /rɪˈzɪliəns/ (n) - sự bền bỉ, sự kiên cường
- Passion: /ˈpæʃn/ (n) - đam mê, niềm đam mê
- Persistent: /pərˈsɪstənt/ (adj) - kiên trì, bền bỉ
- Setbacks: /ˈsetbæks/ (n) - trở ngại, thất bại
- Inevitable: /ɪnˈevɪtəbl/ (adj) - không thể tránh khỏi, chắc chắn sẽ xảy ra
- Motivation: /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃn/ (n) - động lực, sự thúc đẩy
- High social status: /haɪ ˈsoʊʃl ˈsteɪtəs/ (n) - địa vị xã hội cao
✨Do you think the way people gain success has changed?
Yeah, for sure. In the old days, people used to think that being successful meant being rich, powerful, or having a high social status. But now, with all the technology and Internet stuff, there are new ways to achieve success, like starting your own business, becoming a social media influencer, or selling stuff online. And nowadays, success isn't just about money or status, it's also about finding personal fulfillment, having a good work-life balance, and making a positive impact on the world. But no matter how you define success, you still gotta have perseverance, passion, and resilience to get there.
- Social media influencer: /soʊʃl ˈmidiə ˈɪnfluənsər/ (n) - người có ảnh hưởng trên mạng xã hội
- Fulfillment: /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/ (n) - sự đáp ứng, sự hoàn thành
✨How important is goal-setting to achieve success?
Setting goals is crucial to achieving success. By outlining the steps necessary to achieve their objectives, individuals can determine which path they should take and what actions they need to take to succeed. Goals also serve as a guide for individuals to stay focused and motivated on the right track. They enable people to assess their progress and determine whether they’re on the right track to achieving their desired outcomes. I believe that those who follow through with their goals are more likely to achieve success in life.
- A guide: /ə ɡaɪd/ (n) - một người hướng dẫn
- Assess: /əˈses/ (v) - đánh giá, ước lượng
- Determine: /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/ (v) - quyết định, xác định
- Outcomes: /ˈaʊtkʌmz/ (n) - kết quả, hậu quả
✨Is it important for society to celebrate individuals who have achieved success?
Celebrating success can inspire and motivate others, especially young people, to strive for greatness and create a culture of achievement. It can also recognise the hard work and talent of successful individuals and show appreciation for their contributions. However, there may be a downside to this as successful people may feel pressured to continuously succeed and avoid failure to maintain their status as role models. Moreover, those who have yet to achieve success may feel disheartened, leading to emotional distress.
- Strive for: /straɪv fɔːr/ (v) - phấn đấu, cố gắng đạt được
- Contributions: /ˌkɑːntrɪˈbjuːʃnz/ (n) - đóng góp, sự cống hiến
- Downside: /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/ (n) - khuyết điểm, bất lợi
- Disheartened: /dɪsˈhɑːtnd/ (adj) - chán nản, tuyệt vọng.
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